Lagos AG Denies Interference in Adichie-Esege Inquest

On May 5, 2026, Mr. Lawal Pedro, the Lagos State Attorney General, issued a statement denying any allegations of interference in the coroner inquest concerning the death of Master Nkanu Adichie Esege, the son of renowned author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Dr.

Ivara Esege. The statement clarified that the decision to suspend the coroner's proceedings was made independently by the coroner's office and not at the direction of the Attorney General's office.

Pedro emphasized that there was no request from the ministry to indefinitely suspend the inquest and that the decision was within the coroner's discretion. He urged the public to disregard any contrary insinuations and reiterated the commitment of the Attorney General's office to support the judicial process and ensure efficient conduct of the inquest, which aims to avoid undue delays in sensitive cases.